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Brainstorm session

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2014 - 9:28pm

Nearly 60 members of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce focused on the question "How can we improve Bluffton?" The brainstorming session was Jan. 17 in the town hall. Results of that discussion and some new programs the chamber will launch will be posted on the Icon on Tuesday.

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New Bluffton Public Library director wants the library to be the "community connection"

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2014 - 4:23pm

Jessica Hermiller always wanted to be librarian - ever since she was a page at Lima Public Library at age 14. The Lima native grew up and got her wish, first in Pennsylvania, and then on Jan. 2, she became director of the Bluffton Public Library at 145 S. Main.

She replaces Cindi Chasse who retired in December. Hermiller may be known best as the daughter of Mike and Tammy Bradshaw. Tammy works at The Food Store, also on Main Street, Bluffton.

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Bluffton Public Library
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BFR offers lots of free Keeping Active activities

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2014 - 4:18pm

The second week of Keeping Active programs will begin on Jan. 27 at BFR Sports and Fitness.

Four more weeks of free events, demonstrations, and fitness options will be included. Individuals as well as families are encouraged to learn more about healthy eating and add more activity to their routines.

The Keeping Active program offers something for everyone:
• free days to use the indoor track,
• free family and youth activities
• as well as fitness classes for adults of all fitness levels,

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Events
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Recent births at Bluffton Hospital

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2014 - 3:22pm

Here are recent births reported from Bluffton Hospital. Click here to view baby photos.

Jan. 3 - Austin Wayne Fowler, son of Tyler Fowler and Mary Huffman, Beaverdam
Jan. 6 - Ellieanna Rebeca Strauer, daughter of Andy and Samara Strauer, Ottawa
Jan. 9 - Tyrell Lamingo Clark, son of Melissa Risner and Tryiece Clark, Lima
Jan. 14 - Elijah David Sheppard, son of Walt and Lynn Sheppard, Arlington

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People
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The Power Team performs at Ebenezer Mennonite Feb. 26-March 2

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2014 - 2:30pm

The Power Team will perform at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, Wednesday through Sunday, Feb. 26-27-28 and March 1-2. They will also present an assembly at Bluffton High School at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 28.

Performances are 7 p.m. on each evening except on Sunday, March 2, when the performance is at 4 p.m.

The Power Team is a group of world class athletes who have performed the world’s greatest exhibitions of power, strength, speed, inspiration, and motivation in every state and in over 40 countries for almost 40 years.

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Worship
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Short February is long on Bluffton events

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2014 - 2:14pm

No matter that February is the shortest month of the year. Lots of events are scheduled here next month. Here's the list of activitites. Each is listed in the Icon calendar. To add an event to our calendar please send it to: [email protected]

 

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Bluffton Lions Club sausage-pancake breakfast, middle school
Bluffton PTO Bakery Bingo, middle school, 6-8 p.m.
Bluffton Sportmen’s Club annual meeting, Sportsmen’s depot, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

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Events
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